Software Engineer (Algorithms)

Recruiter:

Helderberg Personnel CC

Job Ref:

SW004952/AM

Date posted:

Friday, March 20, 2026

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A well established client based in Technopark, Stellenbosch is seeking to y a Software Engineer (Algorithms) / Applied Scientist who will help design, test, implement and maintain algorithms for machine vision. Doppler radar and other signal analysis. Scope includes geometric sensor calibration, modeling and machine learning.

POSITION INFO:
Key tasks include:

Specifications for any required tests, whether for data gathering or final implementation testing
Effective benchmarked and tested algorithms in C/C++
Machine learning source code (training) in Python
Well maintained training data and error bars on each measured parameter well documented

Requirements include:

B.Sc., M.Sc. or B.Eng qualification
At least 7+ years work experience in programming and/or modeling
Office based work with rare exceptions
Fluent in English
Willingness to travel for work
Willingness to put in overtime on occasion
Exceptional problem-solving skills
Strong Applied Mathematics background
Competent in at least one compiled language, preferably C or C++
Some experience with ML and Python
Qt experience a plus

Skills / attributes and values required:

Team Collaboration
Communication Skills
Time Management
Attention to detail
Bias for action with a focus on delivery
Proactive in identifying opportunities for product improvement
Committed to improving skills

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